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ZWO ASI183MC USB3.0 Colour Astronomy Camera

The ZWO ASI183MC USB3.0 Colour Astronomy Camera is amongst ZWO’s most sensitive cameras in history. It has a peak QE of 84% in mono made possible by a back illuminated sensor. The small pixels with large well depth, low read noise, and high QE make this camera most suitable for imaging at short focal lengths without sacrificing dynamic range or sensitivity.

[ ONLINE ONLY ] Please note this item is specially ordered upon request. We do not hold stock in Mitcham. Please call us at 1300 884 763 to check availability.

The ASI183MC is ZWO's most sensitive camera to date which is made possible due to a back iluminated sensor. It comes with a IMX183CLK-J/CQJ-J sensor. It has a diagonal of 15.86mm and an approximately 20.48M-Effective Pixel Monochrome/Color CMOS Image Sensor.

The ASI183 uses Sony's IMX183CLK-J (monochrome) and IMX183CQJ-J (color) sensors which has a very high sensitivity back-illuminated structure with high resolution 2.4 μm square unit pixel. The optical size is 1 inch.

Astrophotography performance:

The ASI183 cameras has a very large full well capacity (15000e) for such small pixel size, 1.6e read noise @ 30DB, and 12stops dynamic range @ Gain=0. The ASI183 cameras also utilize firmware features to minimize amp-glow for maximum performance in astrophotography

High Speed:

The camera's fast FPS is ideal for both solar (white light) and lunar imaging. as well as for live viewing/EAA (electronically assisted astronomy).The high speed readout may also be used for real-time focusing, true lucky imaging of double stars (and other small objects), planetary imaging of the major planets in the solar system, and much more.

A high QE means that the majority of the light that enters your telescope and reaches the sensor is actually used. With 84% peak Q.E. and no less than approximately 50% within the visible spectrum, the ASI183 will utilize a high percentage of the light that reaches it, significantly improving your signal quality.

USB 3.0 Port & ST4 Port:

USB 3.0 Port: Provide 5Gb bandwidth to make it possible for ASI183 to run at 19 fps (12bit, normal mode) or 19 fps (10bit, high speed mode) at full resolution(20.18Mega)

ST4 Port: Can be used connect with auto guide port of mount, for guiding.

Specifications diagram:

What's in the box:

* Please install the newest driver and software from the ZWO website before starting to shoot for best performance: https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/software/

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